Can this be used to dry meats for jerky
38737
The LEM dehydrator's primary purpose is to dry meats for jerky. They are also great for anything else that you can dehydrate. I really love mine and would highly recommend this product for anyone interested.
38738
Yes it can, however, I would use the nonstick sheets that are available to place on the trays. Pack of 9 Premium 14" X 14" Non-stick Dehydrator Sheets- For Excalibur 2500, 3500, 2900 or 3900
38739
I have not done meat yet, but plan too. Squash, limes, lemons, watermelon...all work great. I did buy some polypropylene mesh dehydrator screens from SunWorks to line the trays with. Makes it SO MUCH EASIER to clean and remove the dried products.
38740
I got this device to make chicken jerky for my dogs (to avoid the products from China). It works great and I use it regularly.
38741
Yes, it does a great job! 4 to 4 1/2 his depending on the meat you're drying.
1055198
No, I wouldn't recommend doing that. It has open sides & won't cook it all the way through. It also doesn't have a grease trap or anywhere for excess juices to drip. We only use it for sandwiches, wraps, burritos, etc. I would not use it to cook raw meat at all. Hope this was helpful!
2080491
I dried some left-over cooked chicken for myself, it is like a jerky good texture. I did not try to dry raw chicken.
1599880
Never used it for smoking meat. Off hand if you use care to keep moisture out of connections it should work OK.
2079849
Yes. I recommend getting a set of "Clean Screen" inserts to make the removal of the jerky super easy. Btw, we dehydrate dog treats from fruits and veggies all the time.
599198
No, I'm not sure a timer would be much use. I've made alot of beef jerky I haven't found a consistent time when it is always dried exactly right. I generally check it at about 4-1/2 hrs... And sometimes it's done, other times it may take 5-1/2 hrs... I think it's affected by the ambient temp, as well how consistent the thickness of your cut is.
2080489
Definitely! We actually bought this specifically to do jerky of all varieties.
693319
I'm sure you could if it was moist enough. The design of the jerky gun is basically take the ground meat, pack it in the tube, and squeezer the trigger. Also the plastic is a bit thin so forcing anything through it could damage the gun or it's parts.
187714
It works sort of like a cake decorator. It is used to extrude ground meat and seasoning on to the trays for making jerky. I use it for extruding fruit pulp for fruit leather when not filling the whole tray.
2080492
I believe so but not sure. I bought a jerky maker to use with this to make jerky for my dog
355364
I haven't actually dried any fruit yet with mine, but I did make a decent amount of jerky. I did see that you can add extra trays to this set if you want as we'll as the trays used for making fruit leathers. I'm pretty happy with mine so far
1692276
I haven't done that but I don't see why it wouldn't, I use it a lot to make turkey & beef jerky & it comes out of the tubes with ease.
1438532
I have not personally dried any fish but the instructions indicate fish can be dried but you should use the highest temperature setting.
435619
Absolutely! Marinating for several hours in "Dale's Steak Seasoning" prior to cooking makes chewy delicious jerky! Enjoy!
513245
I gave this requested gift as a wedding present. Didn't study it very hard. I don't think it had a serrated edge, so I don't think it would do raw beef or similar meats. I've used one very similar on chicken tenders , though I usually use scissors on small raw meats like that.
1723296
I wouldnt recommend it. It would take a very long time. Invest the money and get an actual sausage stuffer to save time and frustration. However, the gun works amazingly for making jerky!
2237056
Sounds like a good idea...? Using it dry may tend to generate a lot of heat and tear it up.